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DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (“DroneShield” or the “Company”) is pleased to share the release of the video of the TIPS-C system by its C-UAS vehicle partner Trakka Systems. Trakka’s Interceptor Package Solution for Counter Terror (TIPS-C) is a new breed of mobile, total mission management for the rapidly evolving threat of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). The TIPS-C […]

Terra Drone Corporation and its group companies have been conducting topographic surveys using drone LiDAR and photogrammetry in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and other regions and expanding its drone survey capability globally. Terra Drone Europe, a group company of the Terra Drone Corporation, has been conducting surveys with drone LiDAR and photogrammetry in the UK, […]

One of the most important features of an unmanned aerial system is the ability to provide visual information from cameras to support mission-critical decisions. One of the most common uses of UAVs is their application in ISR missions because they can take pictures and send video from a privileged position of remote locations. Tactical UAS […]

300,000 euros acceleration money available for startups and scale-ups at Unmanned Valley To accelerate the development of promising innovations in unmanned technology, autonomous systems and sensors, Unmanned Valley – the field lab for sensor-based technologies located at the former Valkenburg naval air base, 16 kilometers north of The Hague in the Netherlands – is launching […]

Estonian Ministry of Defence to use SCR’s aerial targets The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estoniahas recently signed a framework agreement whereby the Spanish company SCR will supply aerial targets and provide services with them. It is a seven-year contract, awarded by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments, that includes the acquisition of aerial targets […]

Wisk, a joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk, to own, operate and maintain up to 30 Electric Vertical Aircraft to be deployed on Blade’s U.S. network Blade and Wisk to form a working group to engage with regulators and municipalities and pursue charging infrastructure and next generation air traffic control systems May 5, 2021—NEW […]

As cities grow larger, they increasingly face problems caused by transport and traffic. Urban Air Mobility (UAM) offers a promising opportunity to mitigate road (surface) congestion by taking urban mobility to the third dimension – the airspace. The EU-funded project AURORA (sAfe Urban aiR mObility for euRopeAn citizens) will develop and integrate safety-critical technologies to […]

Propulsion systems in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) must function reliably. Since the engines are the primary mission-critical component of a UAV, it is important to prove their reliability. This is increasingly demanded by the industry from engine manufacturers. Sky Power GmbH, therefore, tested its SP-55 TS carburettor engine to demonstrate its endurance and reliability using […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a hardware enabled, software provider to the drone industry, announced the signing of a letter of intent to acquire LuGus Studios, the developer of Liftoff, a flight simulation platform for drone pilot training. Liftoff enables student pilots to test and learn how to fly drones […]

Commercial technology accelerator BetaDen, which is based at Malvern Hills Science Park in Worcestershire has appointed DronePrep as its first Entrepreneur in Residence. In this new role, DronePrep will work with BetaDen cohort members, offering guidance and support from its unique perspective of an early-stage business that has recently lived the same journey. The announcement […]

Redwood City, Calif., May, 2021 – Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced it is now shipping Skydio X2 drones with dual color/thermal sensors to defense, public sector and enterprise customers. A new X2 configuration with a single wide-angle color camera for close up inspections is now available for pre-order. […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will co-host Episodes III and IV of the virtual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium – Remotely Piloted Edition. The theme for this year’s virtual event is “Above and Beyond” and will take place on June 9-10, 2021, and September 14-15, 2021. […]

Stream Aerial Reality Captures to Microsoft HoloLens 2, Magic Leap and Mobile AR Devices. Arvizio today announced the ability to incorporate drone and UAV mapped 3D models and point clouds into multi-user, multi-location augmented reality (AR) collaborative sessions using their Immerse 3D solution. Customers can now visualize and interact with their 3D aerial photogrammetry and/or […]

£22’500 – £27’500 basic salary depending on experience + bonus package for on target earnings of £35’000 – £40’000 pa Six month position – possibility of extension 20 days holiday + bank holidays Great UK & Occasional overseas travel Generous bonus scheme Work from home on none flying days Access to company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone Job Description […]

By Jaro Uljanovs, Lead AI Developer & Data Scientist at Sharper Shape If you are in charge of a powerline transmission network, the chances are that errant vegetation is one of the major banes of your life. Utilities are forced to spend huge sums annually keeping lines clear of encroaching vegetation that could damage or […]

Dayton, Ohio – Sinclair Community College will make history at its 2021 Commencement when it awards the college’s first bachelor’s degrees. Four Sinclair College students are the first to earn bachelor’s degrees from a community college in the State of Ohio. The four students will be recognized for this tremendous achievement during the afternoon commencement ceremony (4:00 p.m.) […]

Partnering With Leading Robotic R&D Company Boston Dynamics Expands Asylon’s Robotic Security Platform Philadelphia, PA: Asylon, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with the world-leading robotic research and development company Boston Dynamics to integrate their unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), Spot, into the Asylon DroneCore Robotic Perimeter Security platform. As the post-COVID world begins to take […]

Australian born e-bike innovator Zoomo, announces today it has secured $12 million from existing and new investors, led by top tier Australian VC, AirTree, as they expand into new markets and invest in further innovation of its commercial use electric bike platform. AirTree Venturesled the capital raise as a new investor, with strong follow-on support from existing investors, […]

Astraea, developer of the EarthAI geospatial analytics platform, today announced a partnership with Cuebiq, a leader in mobility intelligence and offline consumer insights. Fusing geospatial and mobility datasets give organizations a comprehensive understanding of the Earth’s surface and those who live on it. By combining Cuebiq’s innovative, flexible tools and vast mobility data catalog with […]

New end-to-end service portfolio sets out to deliver enduring solutions to suit a rangeof budgets for new entrants, start-ups and developed mid to enterprise-sizebusinesses operating in the Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) market. ‘CampaignCatapult’ will target current and aspiring disruptive leaders in a range of segmentsincluding Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) manufacturers, sensor and softwareinnovators, counter drones, […]

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Drone Express, a division of TELEGRID Technologies, Inc., today announced a pilot to offer grocery delivery via autonomous drones, expanding the retailer’s seamless ecosystem and providing customers with anything, anytime, anywhere. “Kroger’s new drone delivery pilot is part of the evolution of our rapidly growing and innovative e-commerce business – which […]

On April 30, 2021, Hexadrone unveiled its modular drone, Made In France: The TUNDRA. Technological markets are frequently dominated by a small number of players and it is difficult to find alternatives that meet their needs as closely as possible. Since its creation, HEXADRONE has been guided by a logic of sharing and collaboration. This […]

Skydio is the leading US drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users – from action […]

London, United Kingdom (UK) – Advanced air mobility (AAM) company Skyports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the flag carrier airline of Kenya, Kenya Airways, to collaborate on launching permanent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations in the country. Joint efforts have already begun across drone delivery and inspection use cases. This collaboration brings together […]

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative drone services company providingindustry-leading UAS inspection & data services, training for commercial operations, and consultancy services in the UK and US. We’re looking for a UAS Pilot to provide a range of services focused around Data Acquisition for our clients. Ideally based near the M3 or […]

Sandnes, Norway – Nordic Unmanned is pleased to announce that it has signedan agreement to form a joint venture with the Finnish company Aeromon, one of the global leaders in development of emission monitoring technology. The joint venture will strengthen Nordic Unmanned’s emission monitoring service offering within the maritime and oil and gas industry globally. […]

“This solution yields an unimaginable value for South Africa’s medical logistics chain and beyond,” said Chris Clark CEO at Delta Drone International (Parent to Rocketmine). RigiTech, the Swiss drone logistics company in collaboration with Rocketmine, one of the largest and most experienced drone operators in Africa has successfully completed a demo in South Africa. Healthcare […]

Location: FlexibleREF: GEO 04.21Senior Project Officer / Technical Specialist grade: £29,667 – £38,896 Wessex Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in the UK and is a registered Charity whose aims are to promote the advancement of education and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science. We have offices in Salisbury, […]

Ottawa, CA: Kongsberg Geospatial, developer of the TerraLens Geospatial Soft Ware Development Kit (SDK), and Flirtey, the pioneer and a leader in the commercial drone delivery industry in the US, announced today that the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS airspace situational awareness application has been implemented by Flirtey within their autonomous software platform that conducts BVLOS autonomous flight […]

London, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s leading UTM (Unified Traffic Management) technology provider, today announced Cranfield University’s global research airport in collaboration with Cranfield Airport Operations Limited, is the first aerodrome to deploy its next-generation airspace management solution – GuardianUTM Enterprise into service. Launched in March, GuardianUTM Enterprise is an intuitive, cost-effective platform which has been developed to […]

Sagetech Avionics, an aerospace technology company providing industry-leading situational awareness solutions for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Pen Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to integrate Sagetech Avionics’ MXS transponders and Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems into the PEN 55V midsize drone and the PEN 1360V heavy cargo drone. Under this agreement, Sagetech Avionics and Pen Aviation will work together to […]

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a leading brand in the drone industry, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $4.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $16,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, the Company […]

Aspiring Universe today announced it has applied its breakthrough remote sensing technology to create unique and rigorous insights for cropland investors. Driven by proprietary models reading data streams from 20+ satellites and leveraging historical ground and aerial data, the product offers unprecedented accuracy at scale. Until now, the diligence process for land purchases has relied on […]

MissionGO Unmanned Systems announced today that the FAA certification office has approved MissionGO’s MG Velos 100 airworthiness criteria as part of MissionGO’s Type Certificate application, a milestone marking the brand’s next big step in pushing the boundaries of Unmanned Aircraft System capabilities. It is also expected that the FAA will soon be issuing industry guidelines for certification testing. This crucial […]

uAvionix Corporation today welcomed a new team member to our line-up of certifiable avionics for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Weighing in at only 80 grams, George is the first autopilot product from uAvionix, and the world’s most affordable, lowest SWaP, certifiable, made in the U.S.A. solution for enterprise operations and those wishing to type certify their UAS. […]

Easy Aerial, a leading provider of autonomous drone-in-a-box based inspection, monitoring, and surveillance solutions, announced today that its Easy Guard ground station has received its certification of Military Standard Specification MIL-STD 810G. Easy Guard is a smart, independent aircraft hangar for takeoff, landing and charging. It features an automated roof opening and closing system and […]

The latest edition of the AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication), published on April 22nd, includes for the first time the surface and height expansion of the TSA-31, the airspace associated with the BCN Drone Center. With this expansion, the area grows from 2,500 to 5,000 ha and the useful ceiling, from 4,000 to 4,500 ft ASL. Counting with a segregated […]

Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Alva Industries, a visionary Norwegian company that develops electric motors and generators for electric propulsion applications, has chosen Infor CloudSuite Aerospace & Defense as its ERP system. The multi-tenant cloud solution, running on AWS, will be implemented by consulting partner Midport Scandinavia. Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Aerospace […]

Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger (USCG retired) enjoyed a distinguished career in the U.S. Coast Guard. He served as the 29th Vice Commandant until June 2015 when the U.S. Senate confirmed him to head the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a position he held until January 2017. He was named one of the 25 most influential business […]

Multiply your productivity and save money and time on large projects by adding the Reach M2 UAV PPK Mapping kit on your next order of an Aeromapper Talon!The Reach M2 PPK UAV Mapping kit consist of the Reach M2 Multi-band GNSS receiver onboard the aircraft that records the location of each photo at a frequency of 20 […]

As Australia has long been troubled by the threat of invasive weeds, XAG Agricultural Drone recently steps in a land care program to curb the spread of the exotic weed – African Lovegrass. Since March 2021, trials are conducted to examine the effectiveness of drones on precision spraying and revegetation. Australia is now witnessing the popularity of XAG drones […]

Drone company EAVision raises $30 million from Temasek, CITIC, and Bits x Bites to expand autonomous crop protection EAVision Technologies, a Chinese agricultural drone company has raised $30 million for its Series C. EAVision is the technology leader in autonomous crop protection particularly in mountainous farming and other complex terrains. The investment was led by […]

• Switchblade 600 features high-precision optics, more than 40 minutes of loitering endurance and an anti-armor warhead for engaging and prosecuting hardened static and moving light armored vehicles • Integration of Switchblade 600 into maritime platforms enables precision engagements against naval and littoral threats and greater deployment flexibility AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft […]

DronePrep, which is ‘preparing the world for a future with drones’, has secured sponsorship from the Microsoft for Startups Programmes. Malvern based DronePrep has been accepted onto the Microsoft for Startups Programme, which is a global program dedicated to helping startups successfully scale their companies. It provides access to powerful technology including Azure and GitHub […]

Rome, NY – Multi Konsultindo Jaya, located in Sleman, Yogyakarta, a consulting, surveying, and mapping service provider since 2011, has partnered with Microdrones as an authorized distributor of drone surveying equipment throughout Indonesia. As a Microdrones distributor, Multi Konsultindo Jaya will offer Microdrones Integrated Systems that come with everything a commercial user needs to get […]

Cape Town: Following the devastating mountain blaze that raged through the University of Cape Town (UCT) campus and surrounding areas, insurance companies have sought the assistance of leading legal drone operator, UAV Industries, a UCT alumni owned and managed company, to inspect the overall fire damage and provide essential information to determine the total value of […]

Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation, announced today the first flight of its new unmanned helicopter, the K-MAX TITAN™. The world’s first heavy lift unmanned helicopter for the commercial market, K-MAX TITAN™ leads the way in repetitive, heavy lift without the constraints of manned operations. With a focus on enabling safety and […]

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and Martin UAV, a leading advanced aviation technology manufacturer in the United States, established an agreement for Martin UAV to begin testing the V-BAT system at the CNO test site location in rural southeastern Oklahoma. CNO, Martin UAV and their partners will work with the FAA and other federal […]

Swiss-based company Dufour Aerospace today announced that it has secured additional funding to take its hybrid eVTOL passenger aircraft into pre-production and certification. The round was led by investor session.vc, together with existing investors. The new funds will be used towards the commercial launch of its versatile (hybrid) eVTOL platform. Dufour Aerospace was founded four […]

Engineers aren’t known for taking risks lightly – what we do doesn’t really allow for error and taking a risk brings in too much scope for error. And if engineers are slightly cautious, engineer surveyors are even more so. But being in a traditional, perhaps even cautious sector, doesn’t mean that we aren’t always looking for new ways […]